Wichita State Shockers defeat Cal State Northridge Matadors 79-67: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Wed, Nov 4, 2026 · NCAAB · Cal State Northridge Matadors 67, Wichita State Shockers 79
The Wichita State Shockers beat the Cal State Northridge Matadors 79-67 on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Charles Koch Arena. The Cal State Northridge Matadors covered the spread as 15.5-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 162, with 146 points combined. AiQ went 1-1 on its spread and total picks in this game.
Cal State Northridge Matadors vs. Wichita State Shockers final score and game recap
The Wichita State Shockers led 47-40 at halftime. They outscored the Cal State Northridge Matadors 32-27 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Mikah Ballew (Cal State Northridge Matadors): 17 points, 5 rebounds.
- Josiah Davis (Cal State Northridge Matadors): 15 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists.
- William Berg (Wichita State Shockers): 26 points, 16 rebounds.
- Kenyon Giles (Wichita State Shockers): 21 points, 1 rebound, 8 assists.
Who covered the spread in Cal State Northridge Matadors vs. Wichita State Shockers?
The Cal State Northridge Matadors covered the spread as 15.5-point underdogs, losing by 12 points.
The spread opened at Wichita State Shockers -14.5 and closed at Wichita State Shockers -15.5. AiQ's pick was the Cal State Northridge Matadors +15.5: a win.
Did Cal State Northridge Matadors vs. Wichita State Shockers go over or under the total?
The game went under: 146 points combined against a closing total of 162, under by 16. 87 of the 146 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 159.5 and closed at 162. AiQ's pick was the over 162.5, graded at that number rather than the close: a loss.
How did AiQ's Cal State Northridge Matadors vs. Wichita State Shockers predictions do?
AiQ went 1-1 on its spread and total picks in this game.
- Moneyline: the Wichita State Shockers to win at -1650, a win. A price that short stays out of AiQ's record.
- Spread: the Cal State Northridge Matadors +15.5, a win.
- Total: the over 162.5, a loss.
AiQ was right on the moneyline and the spread and wrong on the total.
Cal State Northridge Matadors vs. Wichita State Shockers game prop results: first half and team totals
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half moneyline: Wichita State Shockers won the first half, paying -580.
- First-half spread: Cal State Northridge Matadors +8.5 covered, paying -115.
- Cal State Northridge Matadors team total 72.5: the under, paying -105, with 67 scored.
- Wichita State Shockers team total 89.5: the under, paying -115, with 79 scored.
- First-half total 76.5: the over, paying -120, with 87 points scored.
Cal State Northridge Matadors vs. Wichita State Shockers odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Cal State Northridge Matadors at +953 and the Wichita State Shockers at -1834. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Wichita State Shockers a 91% favorite. The Wichita State Shockers won as the favorite at -1834: $5.45 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Wichita State Shockers, the price before the game was -1650: priced below fair (−0.9% value).
The spread moved toward the Wichita State Shockers between the open and the close, and the Cal State Northridge Matadors covered. The total moved up from 159.5 to 162, and the game went under.
Cal State Northridge Matadors and Wichita State Shockers betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Cal State Northridge Matadors 0-1 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under.
This result left the Wichita State Shockers 1-0 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under.
What's next for Cal State Northridge Matadors and Wichita State Shockers?
Next for the Cal State Northridge Matadors: at the Kansas State Wildcats on Friday, November 6, 2026. Next for the Wichita State Shockers: the USC Trojans at home on Sunday, November 8, 2026.